California Certified Payroll Specialist – Public Works

OHLA USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to ensure labor compliance on California Public Works projects. You will manage prevailing wage requirements, utilize LCPtracker for certified payroll, and coordinate with subcontractors, unions, and auditors to maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of labor compliance experience, knowledge of PLA and DIR rules, and strong analytical and communication skills to support project teams and maintain compliance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of labor compliance experience supporting California Public Works projects.
• Working knowledge of California prevailing wage laws, DIR requirements, and the Davis-Bacon Act.
• Experience administering Project Labor Agreements (PLA).
• Experience using LCPtracker or similar labor compliance software.
• Knowledge of certified payroll reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with union collective bargaining agreements and fringe benefit requirements.
• Experience working with subcontractors, government agencies, auditors, and union representatives.
• Ability to interpret labor compliance regulations and contractual requirements.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid the correct prevailing wages in accordance with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Davis-Bacon Act, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and project requirements.
• Review and monitor certified payroll reports for compliance with prevailing wage laws and contract requirements.
• Administer labor compliance requirements for public works and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) projects.
• Utilize LCPtracker to review, monitor, and maintain certified payroll records and labor compliance documentation.
• Monitor apprentice-to-journey worker ratios and verify that apprentices, including subcontractor and vendor apprentices, are properly registered with applicable California and federal apprenticeship programs.
• Verify fringe benefit contributions and ensure proper payment in accordance with prevailing wage determinations and union agreements.
• Resolve labor compliance issues with subcontractors, clients, government auditors, union representatives, and internal project teams.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve compliance issues while providing recommendations to management.
• Prepare and maintain labor compliance documentation, reports, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), and applicable federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Conduct audits of certified payroll records and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate records and support internal and external compliance audits.
• Stay current on changes to California labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, DIR requirements, and Davis-Bacon regulations.

Skills

Labor compliance

LCPtracker

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

LCPtracker

Job description

OHLA USA is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to ensure labor compliance on California Public Works projects. You will manage prevailing wage requirements, utilize LCPtracker for certified payroll, and coordinate with subcontractors, unions, and auditors to maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of labor compliance experience, knowledge of PLA and DIR rules, and strong analytical and communication skills to support project teams and maintain compliance